Diorama – The Black Hole

Space and the secrets it holds has always fascinated humans. Modern science is discovering the keys that unlock our understanding of the universe at a rapid pace. One of the most mysterious phenomenas remaining is the black hole. While their existence has been theorized for a long time, it has been incredibly hard to prove.

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 was divided between three laureates. Roger Penrose was awarded “for the discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity”. Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez were awarded “for the discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy”.

The artist Valentine Isaeus-Berlin takes inspiration from the research into black holes to create a new artistic rendition, inviting the viewer to consider their place in the universe and life.

Valentine Isaeus-Berlin

Valentine Isaeus-Berlin is a Swedish artist who works in Stockholm.
In her work, she builds rooms and labyrinths. These are based on real places and are reconstructed according to different people’s memories or stories.  She also creates land art which often contains an element of transformation. Existential questions, imprints and echoes are recurring themes in her artistry.

Isaeus-Berlin has a master’s degree in fine arts from the Royal Academy of Arts, as well as a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Uppsala University. She has exhibited at the Biennale (X)sites, Bonnier’s Art Gallery, Accelerator, Gustav III’s Antikmuseum, Färgkontoret and Art Academy, among others.